Lovely light and bright three bedroom in a period ex-local authority red brick mansion block close to ALL the attractions on the London Eye, Old Vic, Tate Modern, Covent Garden and much more.
The Space
We take great pride in our place, and have recently spent lots of time, energy and money refreshing the decor and amenities to make it is somewhere we would personally want to stay. There is an eclectic mix of contemporary and vintage, with nice period features and a warm, welcoming feel. Three generously-sized bedrooms are decorated in calming neutral colours and nice new carpets, with a double bed and good hanging space for clothes. The bathroom has a large shower and sink the toilet is in a separate room across the hallway. The living room has lovely bold palm wallpaper, a small table and chairs for four to eat, and a TV with Netflix subscribed. Good fast WIFI. The kitchen is small but nicely laid out, with a gas cooker, Bosch washer-dryer and dishwasher.
The Location
The real highlight of this place is the location which is, quite frankly, amazing and the main reason we chose to live in the flat originally. It is 30 seconds to Waterloo, with access to literally anywhere by bus, train and Underground. Better still though is where you can WALK to, it is 5 minutes to the South Bank (Tate Modern, County Hall, London Eye, BFI, Festival Hall etc) And within 20 minutes you can be anywhere from Covent Garden to Borough Market, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben to London Bridge. Closer still, we’re talking one minute here, you have Lower Marsh Market with international street food vendors almost every day, The Old Vic, The Young Vic and much more. Did we mention we love the area?
The Building
The building is an ex-local authority/council red brick mansion block, it’s not a tower block or anything like that, It’s actually one of the first and best built examples of this kind of building in London but its a bit scruffy on the outside. This doesn’t affect your stay at all, it’s very safe and actually very quiet in the evenings for somewhere so central, with many families living in the apartments around. But we mention it in case for some reason how a building looks on the outside is super important to you.
Hosting
We work with our friend Hannah to manage chats and greet people, she's local and knows the area at least as well as we do, so one of us will always have the answer you need.
If you’d like to check in after 7pm, we charge £20 per hour after this to cover waiting time and travel charges.
If you’d like to check in early, we charge £75 to block off the night before and then you can arrive anytime on day of arrival.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please pop used towels in the towel hamper.
Please turn off lights and take your rubbish with you - the bins are at the bottom of the stairs as you exit the building
Please leave one set of keys inside and Please lock the door with the other set and post back through the letterbox on the front door when you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
London
Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Sky Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Emirates Stadium or Stamford Bridge Stadium.
Is Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo on 29 May 2026 start from AU$521, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Light & Bright 3 bedroom in Waterloo located?
Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital, London Eye and Big Ben. Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lambeth North Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Waterloo Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This flat was perfectly located in London, close to all major modes of transportation and major sights. We had a great view of the London Eye from the front door, which was beautiful at night! Would definitely stay again!
One could not choose a better proximity to the sites and events we wanted to experience. Most within walking distance, plenty of choices for eats and drinks and comfortable accommodations.
Friends trip to London and could not have found a better location and apartment to stay at. Close to Waterloo train station. 5 minute walk to tons of restaurants and pubs. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Our family of 5 found this flat to be perfect for us. The host was easy to communicate with ahead of time and check in was easy. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable. A short walk to the Waterloo station made it easy for us to get everywhere we needed to be.
Kerry H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for choosing us to stay with!
Verified
8/10 Good
Kyle C.
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Steps to Southbank
Great location within a short walk of everything Southbank has to offer.
This location actually works very well to walk to the heart of London, which we did every day!! Nice to go back where it was a little quieter. Visit Gail's for awesome bakery, the Duke of Sussex is fun at night for a drink and go to the Imperial War Museum which is free!! The park next store is also a lot of fun and be sure and eat the chicken and rice/beans there.
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Campbell M.
29 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location but be prepared
First the positives. This unit is in a great central London location close to
Campbell M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Hi,
Thank you for your comments - do feel free to message me directly as well. If there is ever anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable, please don’t ever hesitate to make contact as we will do what we can!
All the best
Hannah
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bonnie T.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The taylors
Was within walking distance toe everything the neighbours are kind of messy but quite nice. Excellent pubs in area the flat served it’s purpose but if you are looking for luxury go elsewhere.
Bonnie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Hi,
I am sorry you didn’t feel the apartment was luxury, we certainly don’t advertise it to be that. Hence the reflection in the very good price for a 3 bedroom in central
London. There is very little we can do about the neighbors… hopefully you can find something luxury in your price point next time!
Flat was perfect for what we needed (3 night stay) location was great to navigate through the city. Reception was warm and welcoming. Only suggestion is if your not use to “city life” a travel sound machine will help drown out unfamiliar noises. It was nice to have plenty of towels.
The apartment was spacious which worked well for our group. We did run into an issue on which there was no power in the bedrooms... We reached out to the property manager and was told this was due to an issue with the previous guest, we were hoping it was fixed during our stay... Initially scheduling was an issue, but it ultimately did not get fixed at all during our stay. Outside of that I would recommend.
This flat is in a great location - 5 minutes to walk to Waterloo station and from there we could go anywhere easily! “Lower marsh/ southbank is right outside the door. Hannah was very helpful/very responsive during the booking and lead up to our stay. Nichola met us at check in and was absolutely amazing. We had a little problem finding the flat because google maps brought us to the wrong property but we figured it out. The mattresses should be replaced . And the toilet fill rate should be addressed ( takes a veeeerrry long time). Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time. The flat was clean and there was enough room for the 4 of us to be very comfortable! It was surprising quiet. You can view the london eye from the window! I would 100% recommend- unless anyone in your party has trouble walking up stairs - it is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. Happy travels!
We stayed the beginning of June. We would leave in the morning and not get back until late, so it really was for sleeping and getting ready in the morning. We found the flat to be comfortable and we were able to walk to so many locations. It is a 3 bedroom and my sons liked not sharing a room. The bathroom is separated with a toilet in one room and a shower and sink in a separate room. There are no outlets in the bathroom, but there is a large mirror and many outlets in the living room so using hair dryer, etc was easy. It is near an ambulance bay so one night we did hear some street noise as we kept windows open. It felt safe and was a good value for the cost. The location was so convenient. The manager was friendly and responsive.
Colleen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing us to stay with!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Darlene C.
13 May 2023
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Good location, messy building
The apartment is in a good location that is walking distance to the train station and Imperial War Museum. Some decent restaurants in the neighborhood but nothing I would highly recommend returning to eat.
Now, the building is probably built in the 1950’s and looks that way. It has the appearance of tenement apartments. The unit is on the fourth floor so don’t bring heavy suitcases as there is no elevator. The neighbors were quiet but quite messy as you can see in the pictures. Laundry hanging outside doors and personal items visible from front doors. Cigarette butts in a container outside the front door.
The interior was clean and acceptable for being old. My bed was comfortable but my son said he felt the springs on his mattress. The toilet is an older style and will take about 5-10 minutes for the tank to refill so don’t everyone get up at the same time.
Now, a very big issue we had for four days was NO Wi-Fi as the unit host promised to get it fixed but never did. In today’s world Wi-Fi is a necessity, and this was an extreme inconvenience. We had to pay extra through our own provider to get any outside communication.
Would submit pictures but not seeing where I can do this.
I do not recommend this vrbo for the price we paid
Darlene C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We offered you a dongle for the wifi free of charge for your stay hot you declined this. We are sorry for the technical issues in the area but that is not our fault as you can imagine we didn’t want it to happen. It was out of our control. Also the neighbours laundry is also not something we can control. I am sorry it wasn’t to your liking - but when you are inside the flat it’s lovely!
And I can see all of your comments are about outside the flat -
So we are glad everything was comfortable for your stay!
We do say in the listing there is no elevator.
We hope this can help others to make a more balanced choice :)
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Michael Z.
14 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Es war die Ausstattung.Die Küche war dreckig.Zwar wurde uns immer zeitnah weitergeholfen (Licht im WC defekt und Heizung im Wohnzimmer funktionierte nicht).Aber bei dem Preis haben wir etwas anderes erwartet.
Michael Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
I am not sure where this has come from since you told me you had an “excellent stay “ so this has come completely out of the blue - we are ALWAYS on hand to help with anything guests need. And you mentioned nothing about anything being unclean and we had the light fixed (bulb changed and heater fixed) as soon as you mentioned this. Within 2 hours of arriving. Sometimes these things happen and we are sorry for this but it’s only normal!!! If you felt you needed some additional equipment, we could have tried to help.
You have been very harsh and unkind to us and that will catch up with you. Such a shame you could not be an honest person with us. Best of luck with your life!
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und es war alles vorhanden. Die Schlüsselübergabe war perfekt organisiert. Die Lage der Wohnung ist perfekt und man ist überall sehr schnell. London-Eye ist aus der Küche und Schlafzimmer zu sehen ! Es sollten aber die Matratzen ausgetauscht werden, diese sind schon sehr durchgelegen und man merkt die Springfedern.
Würde jederzeit wieder buchen !
Oh goodness!
When we spoke you said everything was great - it’s very hard to help make your day better or to change something (if we can!) if we don’t know what’s happened. I have no idea why you have given just 3 stars?? Please don’t do this again to hosts - please allow them to help you during your stay to make it the best possible experience! We do want you to have a good stay! What a shame… I do wish I could have known at the time. Little I can do now :(
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Nina S.
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2024
I am not sure you have the correct property?
There was nothing mentioned during your stay and we have excellent reviews. I am not sure what happened but if I had know about anything I would have tried to help… it’s really frustrating for hosts to not be told of any issues during your stay as no opportunity to help or fix them…
Hopefully you won’t put anyone else in this position.